Thick-billed Cuckoo
Pachycoccyx audeberti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachycoccyx-audeberti"></birdfyi-bird>The Thick-billed Cuckoo (Pachycoccyx audeberti) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.1 cm and a weight of 104 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Thick-billed Cuckoo (Pachycoccyx audeberti) — 32–36 cm. Hawk-like; dark brown above; white below with fine dark streaking; thick, strongly curved bill. Inhabits woodland and savanna of East and Central Africa from Tanzania to Malawi and Mozambique. Brood parasite targeting helmet-shrikes (Prionops). Insectivore. Rare and locally distributed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,1 cm | 17.4 in |
| Poids | 104,0 g | 3.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
Son
Chant
Deep, hollow resonant booming; powerful low notes carrying through dense humid Southeast Asian forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Pachycoccyx |
| Espèces | Pachycoccyx audeberti |
Distribution
Thick-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family